Unit 1: Paper 1 — Military Leaders
Topic 1.1: Genghis Khan (c1200–1227) Questions
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What was a fake retreat?
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Best judgement on Genghis Khan's legacy?
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What did terror do in Mongol campaigns?
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Who was Jamukha?
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What was Genghis Khan's birth name?
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Which campaign forced the Mongols to improve siege warfare?
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Why did Genghis Khan attack Khwarezmia?
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What happened at the 1206 kurultai?
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What is the best short judgement on Genghis Khan's leadership?
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Best judgement on Mongol campaign success?
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Which leadership method helped Genghis Khan weaken old clan loyalty?
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What is the safest summary of Genghis Khan's impact?
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What did safer Silk Road trade show?
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What does religious tolerance mean?
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Which detail shows destructive impact?
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With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source D for studying Genghis Khan's campaigns.
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Compare and contrast what Sources A and B reveal about Genghis Khan's leadership.
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What, according to Source A, were three changes Temujin made to Mongol leadership?
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Using the sources and your own knowledge, evaluate the claim that Genghis Khan's campaigns depended more on leadership than on wider conditions. Use the Jin war in your answer.
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Using the sources and your own knowledge, evaluate the claim that Genghis Khan's campaigns was shaped most by money and resources. Use Zhongdu in 1215 in your answer.
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